IT Project Manager at The Greenbrier Companies

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Risk Management, Cost Management, Planning, Scheduling, Tracking, Evaluation, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services. Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us. Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day. Summary The IT Project Manager is Responsible for managing multiple project plans associated with various business initiatives simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met, and internal and external project team members and stakeholders are kept updated on project plan status. This position escalates issues demanding management attention, or any decisions needed by other project teams or team members, serves as primary conduit and facilitator of day-to-day communication between project team, related project teams, internal customers, partners and vendors providing objective examination and evaluation of project-related activities and develops and implements constructive resolutions to improve compliance, controls and efficiencies while balancing risk and cost. Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices. Meets with business line owners and subject matter experts to capture project management needs and clarify specific requirements of each project. Leads planning, scheduling, and supervision of assigned projects to ensure progress against the goals and objectives, prioritizing to meet deadlines Develops comprehensive project plans to be shared internally and externally with the project team, and serves as primary liaison between all teams involved and other supporting staff. Tracks, compiles, and coordinates project related updates; tracks project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals. Professionally communicates scope, purpose, and conclusions, both verbally and in writing, and ensures decisions or changes that need to be made are documented, communicated, and escalated as necessary. Meets budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis. Documents business systems and processes using narratives and/or flowcharting techniques. Analyzes information and evaluates results to solve problems and recommend solutions. Address ad-hoc issues related to projects. Qualifications The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties. Minimum Qualifications BA/BS in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience Ability to apply practical application to project management frameworks and approaches Ability to drive results through effective project management Ability to use time effectively keeping focus on process improvement and organizational needs Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, distilling technical language into business language The ability to objectively analyze, evaluate, and track information with accuracy Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and exhibit a sense of urgency The ability to make quick, effective decisions to resolve problems or navigate challenges, preferably within a technology and/or manufacturing environment Ability to foster collaborative working relationships and influence management at all levels Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and information with accuracy Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Ability to work independently or on a team Preferred Qualifications Experience with Azure DevOps and SmartSheet recommended Professional certification—including PMP, Agile, SCRUM Work Environment and Physical Requirements Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of time in this position will be in a climate-controlled office environment. Occasionally required to be in a plant or shop environment, which will require the use of PPE equipment as environmental conditions dictate. Physical Activities and Requirements Frequency Key Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day) Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day) Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day) Working Postures Sit: Frequently Stand: Occasionally Walk: Occasionally Bend: Occasionally Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable Crawl: Not Applicable Climb: Not Applicable Reach Forward: Occasionally Reach Upward: Occasionally Handling/Fingering: Frequently Lift / Carry Requirements 5-10 lbs: Occasionally 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable 75+ lbs: Not Applicable Push / Pull Requirements Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable 75+ lbs: Not Applicable EOE including Vet/Disability Click here for more information: Know Your Rights Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Email communication from The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) will always come from a corporate email address that ends in @gbrx.com or from our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, after you have created a secure account and submitted your application. During the application process, you will create a secure account in our secure applicant tracking site that ends with “-gbrx.icims.com”. In this portal, we will ask you to provide your contact information, past employment history, education history and other job-related information.

Responsibilities

The IT Project Manager is responsible for simultaneously managing multiple project plans for various business initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met and all internal and external stakeholders are kept informed of status updates. This role involves serving as the primary communication conduit, evaluating project activities objectively, and developing resolutions to improve compliance, controls, and efficiencies while balancing risk and cost.